But it’s not all that long ago that the 18-year-old was the one watching his idols from the stands at Old Trafford.

In less than a year, he’s gone from youth-team hopeful to senior England international.

And he looks like he could keep Wayne Rooney out of Jose Mourinho’s team for tomorrow’s clash with Stoke too.

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“Growing up, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were the players I looked up to.”

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But speaking to The Sun, he’s lifted the lid on his admiration for the Red Devils captain, as well as a couple of former United stars.

"Growing up, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were the players I looked up to — and Carlos Tevez when he was at the club," Rashford said.

"I didn’t really speak to Cristiano as I wasn’t in the first team then, but I’ve obviously spoken to Wazza He’s given me advice. He’s told me to stick to what I have always done, and just keep playing my football.

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"He started at a young age, too, made his Everton debut at 17, then moved here and went through a similar situation to me. So it helped me a lot knowing he had been through it, too."